Monday, December 8, 2014

Hot air transportation

Hi everyone,


Time really flies, where did it go?! Well, it's Monday again and it's time for a brand new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Transportation is the theme of this week. What is your favorite ride?



I would love to go on hot air balloon ride someday! Although I'm a little afraid of heights. But still, I think it's really cool to go to great heights with the wind in your hair and a stunning view. Who knows, maybe it will happen someday.



When I see this hot air balloon, I immediately think of steampunk. I can't help it.  I thought it would be a fun idea to give this card a little steampunk feel to it. But with some color in it. The background is made with Peacock Feathers and Seedless Preserves. Such cool rich deep colors! Since the theme of the card is steampunk, I stamped the edges with Cogs.



The hot air balloon is colored with Dylusions Vibrant Turquiose, Bubblegum Pink, Crushed Grape and Melted Chocolate. To give it some extra sparkle I applied some Heirloom Perfect Pearls Mist with a brush over it.



This sentiment is so cool and I wanted this to shine. So I stamped it with Versamark ink and applied  Heirloom Perfect Pearls powder with a brush. To secure the powder, I used hairspray. Works perfectly!


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To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

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16 comments:

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Stunning blending! I love the angled shot of the sentiment so you can really see how the gold shimmers!! :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Just gorgeous coloring!!! Love all the different combos you added! Fabulous job!

Michelle said...

The perfect Pearls added a lot of wonderful shine to this project. A wonderful idea. I tend to forget how fabulous they truly are.

Great project, Sannie!

Tricia Coffin said...

I love your technique. This is my kind of card.

Suzanne C said...

Fantastic Card! The beautiful pink shading leading to the blues is gorgeous!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Love the gold and the color of the balloon! Great technique too!

Marcie Lovett said...

Saw it on SSS and had to come over to say how wonderful it is.

Ruth G said...

Wonderful! I love the background and all the different steampunk elements! And the sentiment looks fabulous! TFS!

Marjie Kemper said...

That sentiment looks fab with the Perfect Pearls! Hope you get your balloon ride someday... what an amazing experience!

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous card Sandra! Love the rainbow of colors and gold sentiment! Thank you for the most beautiful Christmas card! :) Happy Holidays!

Terry said...

The entire project is cool! Love this card, Sandra! The colors are gorgeous! So you are keeping busy!! Funny thing is I want to get my kitchen remodeled and that will really be a project! You will so love it when all is done. Did you take before and after pictures?

Meihsia Liu said...

Love this gorgeous card, Sandra. The background colors are fabulous! :)

barbarayaya62 said...

Love your use of Perfect pearls! Amazing background , colors are incredible! BArbarayaya

Diane said...

Fabulous colors and fun design.

Hugs diane

Emma Williams said...

Fabulous card Sandra! I love the colours you've chosen to use and that gold is just perfect against the background! Hugs... x

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

I really love the color combo on this card. The vibrant colors on the balloon are so energetic! I also like the metallic touches you added and the gears form the perfect border!